We are ready to head into the Year of the Horse. But, before we do, let’s take stock of what the Year of the Snake brought Hong Kong. Some say the Year of the Snake is all about change and not meant to be comfortable. For Hong Kong, the past year has been a difficult one of shedding skin, baring our vulnerabilities for all to see. Just weeks into the Year of the Snake, Beijing’s point man on Hong ...
We are ready to head into the Year of the Horse. But, before we do, let’s take stock of what the Year of the Snake brought Hong Kong. Some say the Year of the Snake is all about change and not meant to be comfortable. For Hong Kong, the past year has been a difficult one of shedding skin, baring our vulnerabilities for all to see. Just weeks into the Year of the Snake, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong and Macau affairs, Xia Baolong, made inspection visits, reinforcing the central government’s...
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has been a market-beating investment since its 2008 IPO. The business development company (BDC) has delivered a 17.2% annualized total return, meaningfully outpacing the S&P 500 's 8.4% annualized return. The investment firm has delivered those strong returns by growing its income and dividend payments. Here's a look at what the BDC stock needs to do to beat the ma...
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has been a market-beating investment since its 2008 IPO. The business development company (BDC) has delivered a 17.2% annualized total return, meaningfully outpacing the S&P 500 's 8.4% annualized return. The investment firm has delivered those strong returns by growing its income and dividend payments. Here's a look at what the BDC stock needs to do to beat the market from here. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
"You Ought To Be In Jail": Senator Unloads On Minnesota AG Ellison Over Fraud Scandal During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing this week, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The Missouri Republican exposed Ellison's ties to the Feeding Our Future scandal, where fraudsters stole $250 million in federal child nutrition funds...
"You Ought To Be In Jail": Senator Unloads On Minnesota AG Ellison Over Fraud Scandal During a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing this week, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) confronted Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The Missouri Republican exposed Ellison's ties to the Feeding Our Future scandal, where fraudsters stole $250 million in federal child nutrition funds. Hawley didn't hold back, charging the Democrat with protecting fraudsters who funneled cash to terrorists and traffickers, as well as Ellison’s own campaign coffers, and telling him he “ought to be in jail.” THERE IT IS 🚨 Official Hearing where Senator Josh Hawley confronts Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about meeting with and taking campaign donations from Somali fraudsters stealing billions He personally called and BLOCKED THE INVESTIGATIONS Josh Hawley “Are you… pic.twitter.com/i40Ow5V9Zz — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) February 12, 2026 Hawley opened the confrontation by spotlighting $10,000 in campaign donations Ellison pocketed from players in the Feeding Our Future mess, which the New York Post broke last year , detailing how the money flowed in right after a December 11, 2021, meeting at Ellison's office. Ellison repeatedly denied it, calling it a false statement. But Hawley read directly from the meeting transcript, where money was discussed repeatedly. An audio recording of that meeting revealed that Ellison met with members of the Somali community who were later convicted in the scandal. In the recording, the individuals ask Ellison for help securing funding before discussing campaign donations. “The only way that we can protect what we have is by inserting ourselves into the political arena,” a man is heard saying on the audio. “Putting our votes where it needs to be. But most importantly, putting our dollars in the right place. And supporting candidates that will fight to protect our interests.” “That's right,” Ellison replied. Ellison accepted...
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) stock has benefited from positive tailwinds surrounding the nuclear energy industry and taken investors for a roller-coaster ride. Last year, the stock peaked at $57 per share, but since then it has fallen 70%. NuScale is an early-stage small modular reactor company that will likely continue to experience significant price swings in the coming years as it establishes its ...
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) stock has benefited from positive tailwinds surrounding the nuclear energy industry and taken investors for a roller-coaster ride. Last year, the stock peaked at $57 per share, but since then it has fallen 70%. NuScale is an early-stage small modular reactor company that will likely continue to experience significant price swings in the coming years as it establishes its business and operating model. For investors considering an investment in the nuclear energy company, here's what to watch for over the next five years. NuScale is in its early stages, and one of the most important things it needs to do is secure firm contract agreements. The company has entered into some high-profile partnerships, but many are non-binding or memoranda of understanding (MOU) that lack firm commitments. Continue reading
Gathering of world leaders in Germany has disbanded for another year, but many of the issues remain unresolved The Munich Security Conference has been a news-making forum for decades – a place where world leaders meet other politicians, as well as journalists and civil society groups, to discuss the biggest issues facing the planet. In recent years, it has been the site of seismic speeches that re...
Gathering of world leaders in Germany has disbanded for another year, but many of the issues remain unresolved The Munich Security Conference has been a news-making forum for decades – a place where world leaders meet other politicians, as well as journalists and civil society groups, to discuss the biggest issues facing the planet. In recent years, it has been the site of seismic speeches that redefine the shape of global politics. From a public spat between Nato allies over Iraq in 2003, to Vladimir Putin’s 2007 address that signalled the start of a new cold war, to JD Vance’s blistering attack on European nations in 2025, each moment had an impact that echoed long after the weekend came to a close. Continue reading...